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1996 Ford Other Electrical Problem with 196000 miles: I have a 1996 ford club wagon with a straight six. It wouldn't turn over and would make one click that came from the solenoid that is by the...; Asked by copperknockerdude about 24 days ago - 4 Answers
2009 Nissan Maxima Tires Problem with 94333 miles: I have noticed recently a decrease in performance lately, but never anything the mechanic could diagnose. Then last week I put new tires, ...; Asked by Femlvly about 1 month ago - 1 Answer
2005 Chrysler Sebring Electrical Problem with 87000 miles: I recently replaced the fuel pump but now the car wont start and gets flooded, so i was told the pcm on the vehicle was bad and had it ...; Asked by ruben541 about 1 month ago - 1 Answer
2000 Saturn SC1 Smells Problem: I smell burning rubber when i drive; Asked by (pending member) about 1 month ago - 1 Answer
1988 Plymouth Reliant Smells Problem with 45000 miles: I'm owner of car shown above with 2.2 American motor and have a mechanic who cut his mechanical teeth on K-cars, doing literally hundreds of...; Asked by Mary Griff about 2 months ago - 1 Answer
2002 Chevrolet Malibu Repair Problem with 11682 miles: When turning off the car my clock and gear lights stay on replaced ignition n key switch my mechanic says its the shifter cables is there ...; Asked by Ms tarrep about 2 months ago - 2 Answers
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe Engine Problem with 170000 miles: Hi, I noticed when I was sitting at a stop light, that my oil gauge was idling. Before, it was sitting at around 60 I guess that's just a...; Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 3 Answers
2003 Ford Escape Smells Problem with 2000 miles: Engine lite came on now idles for awhile and smell of burning oil then cut off; Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
2001 Volkswagen Golf Repair Problem with 15039 miles: My car is heating up the cooling vans not working the small one i removed it bt now i dont know hw to remove the plastic from the motor tto ...; Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
1993 Chrysler New Yorker Repair Problem with 110000 miles: I replaced my gas tank and fuel pump, on the top of the gas tank is what Chrysler calls a fuel pressure relief valve, can only find that ...; Asked by christopherclemens about 3 months ago - 4 Answers
1993 Nissan Maxima: Car smells like burning plastic when i first start it in the morning.; Asked by cano72 about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
2008 Chevrolet Uplander with 74000 miles: Left turn signal works fine sometimes....other times it blinks fast as if bulb is burned out...mechanic said it only needed cleaning...it ...; Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer
2003 Jeep Cherokee with 122000 miles: How do I replace the radiator on a jeep grand Cherokee Laredo.2003 v8; Asked by (pending member) about 4 months ago - 1 Answer
2003 Jeep Laredo with 122000 miles: How do I replace the radiator; Asked by (pending member) about 4 months ago - 1 Answer
2003 Saturn L200 Smells Problem with 2 miles: The emissions light started blinking. The car started to shake suddenly. Strong burning smell. I don't know of smell was plastic, oil or ...; Asked by (pending member) about 4 months ago - 1 Answer
2002 Ford Focus Smells Problem with 125000 miles: There is a smell like burning plastic or rubber inside the cabin while driving. I checked all around engine and trans for leaks and found ...; Asked by jerryfranchi about 4 months ago - 1 Answer
2000 Dodge Stratus Repair Problem with 170000 miles: How difficult would it be to change a 2000 Dodge Stratus's radiator and potentially the hoses? Preferably on a scale of 1-5, 5 being the ...; Asked by xmjcx03 about 4 months ago - 3 Answers
2009 SEAT Altea Smells Problem with 25000 miles: Recently i have noticed that the car has been over revving and a smell of burning plastic has been entering the car. The smell lingers for ...; Asked by (pending member) about 4 months ago - 0 Answers
1998 Buick Riviera Electrical Problem with 175000 miles: My heater and a/c control unit does not display information thru the vf display panel. It does sometimes light up partially. I notice what ...; Asked by (pending member) about 4 months ago - 0 Answers
1995 Mercedes Benz S320 with 160000 miles: Going uphill in the highway, i smell something is burning. Can you tell me what is the problem?; Asked by (pending member) about 4 months ago - 1 Answer
1995 Chevrolet Van Electrical Problem with 223000 miles: Where do I locate the voltage regulator for my 1995 Chevy G30 HD Van- 5.7L V8 Gas? I have been told various things like it's mounted to the...; Asked by (pending member) about 4 months ago - 1 Answer
1998 Toyota Avalon Body Problem with 131000 miles: What is the procedure to change the fog lamps?; Asked by (pending member) about 5 months ago - 2 Answers
2009 Suzuki SX4 Steering Problem with 108000 miles: My car started making a squealing noise when I turned or just idled then all of a sudden I could smell burning plastic nd the car stalled I ...; Asked by corydumas about 5 months ago - 3 Answers
2005 Toyota Matrix Air_conditioner Problem with 148000 miles: When I run my AC when I'm in stop-and-go traffic, my temperature gauge will skyrocket to the "red zone." My car will start to smell like ...; Asked by SamanthaA about 5 months ago - 1 Answer
1998 Toyota Landcruiser with 126000 miles: Hi, i have a 105 series landcruiser and whilst driving along the freeway. Both the speedo and rev gauge stopped working and i could ...; Asked by (pending member) about 5 months ago - 1 Answer
1991 Dodge Shadow Electrical Problem with 150000 miles: 2 questions 1) left blinker works when hazards are used but not when the blinker is turned on it dims but dont flash. Break lights dont ...; Asked by mndstew about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
2002 Dodge Van Electrical Problem with 81000 miles: When I change the setting on the tilt wheel we sometimes lose the radio, power windows, and door locks. This also happens sometimes when you...; Asked by fortuna2 about 6 months ago - 5 Answers
2011 Lincoln MKX Electrical Problem with 39 miles: How to change battery; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
1998 Chevrolet Camaro with 100000 miles: My son has a 1998 camero 3.8 the serpentine belt broke and took out one of the plastic elbows going into the engine, I fixed that checked ...; Asked by rhoadeta about 6 months ago - 16 Answers
1996 Buick Regal with 121000 miles: Changing gas tank one of the gas line leaks so i put a rbber gas line to connect the two together but cant get gas line to click in line ...; Asked by Gene1965 about 6 months ago - 4 Answers
1996 Chevrolet Silverado Body Problem with 138000 miles: MY HEADLIGHT SWITCH HEATS UP , AND BEGI NS TO SMOKE; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Engine Problem with 321500 miles: My car has a vibration that sounds and feels like a cellphone vibrating. It usually happens after 5-6 miles of driving from 55-65 mph. ...; Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 0 Answers
1993 Ford Taurus Smells Problem with 159000 miles: So recently my car has been letting off a rubber burn smell on the passenger side of the car. the smoke is a grey/blue wispy smoke and ...; Asked by Lienheart about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
2000 Honda Odyssey Smells Problem with 18900 miles: What can make the van have a burning smell, I think it could have something to do with the radiator/coolant; Asked by (pending member) about 7 months ago - 1 Answer
1998 Nissan Maxima Repair Problem with 162000 miles: While on the highway coming home from an almost 2 hour drive my catalytic converter began totally smelling of rotten eggs. The check engine ...; Asked by (pending member) about 7 months ago - 1 Answer
1992 GMC S15 Engine Problem with 250 miles: My 1992 GMC S15 4.3 TBI Blazer just started running rough and very rich won't accelerate no power. The engine was completely re built 18K ...; Asked by wa7spy about 8 months ago - 8 Answers
2002 Dodge Stratus Air_conditioner Problem with 130 miles: A/c ? My ac compresser clutch will run for 10s and the dissengadge and then start back up for a little and then disengadge we pluged it into...; Asked by marvinevans about 8 months ago - 5 Answers
1992 Chrysler Le Baron Electrical Problem with 191000 miles: I have a 1992 LeBaron 3.0 V6 Sedan. I have some sort of electrical gremlin and i really don't know where to start. Right now, the on-board...; Asked by jeremywright1 about 8 months ago - 3 Answers
1993 Lincoln Town Car Electrical Problem with 198960 miles: The car dont wanna start if i put gas where the v8 plastic cover at take it off where the car get air at in dat lil silver thing put gas ...; Asked by dimonicalinzy about 9 months ago - 1 Answer
1997 Geo Prizm Electrical Problem with 197000 miles: I have a 97 geo prizm and have a burned out bulb behind the heater controls and the speedometer. Do I remove the plastic facia to remove ...; Asked by biermannd about 10 months ago - 1 Answer
2000 Chevrolet Silverado Electrical Problem with 167170 miles: I have a 2000 Chevy Silerado 1500 LT, 167,170 miles, 3 weeks ago my original alternator went out, since then I have replaced the alternator...; Asked by Mitchf about 10 months ago - 11 Answers
1998 Pontiac Grand Prix Engine Problem with 170000 miles: What could be the problem to my car overheating, i did a pressure test and the pressure held up. i heard that others have had problems with ...; Asked by charlie1229 about 10 months ago - 10 Answers
1985 Jeep CJ7 Engine Problem with 14000 miles: OK, first, I am thrilled to be asking this question at this forum because I have dreamed of owning a CJ since I was 16. Bought my first CJ7 ...; Asked by hang em hi about 11 months ago - 137 Answers
1983 Chevrolet Express Electrical Problem: 1983 winnebago class C on Chevy g30 ( 350 ). hooked up small jumper pack backward, tried to start, smelled something hot. now, no click or ...; Asked by thrashed200m about 11 months ago - 1 Answer
2005 Saturn Vue Repair Problem with 120000 miles: Yup its in the question I'm concerned; Asked by asdfasdf about 11 months ago - 24 Answers
2010 Hyundai Elantra Smells Problem with 3100 miles: I was sure that my car smelled like smoke one time when I turned it off and got out. I even smelled the hood and it smelled like it was ...; Asked by inmyheart28 about 11 months ago - 1 Answer
1998 Dodge Durango Engine Problem with 208000 miles: I have 98 Dodge Durango 5.2L. A 1/4" hard plastic hose/tube came unhooked from the engine somewhere and fell on the exhaust pipe burning it...; Asked by hambone8 about 1 year ago - 4 Answers
1998 BMW 323 Electrical Problem with 130000 miles: EH41867 last 7 digits of the VIN. hi, i got a problem i got a short in the electrial system somewhere. its the right side front and back ...; Asked by Mpetruescu about 1 year ago - 2 Answers
1998 Chevrolet Blazer problem with 140000 miles: The fuel pump on the car burned so, i took off the tank, took out the pump and at that time I found some sticky stuff into the tank. I ...; Asked by DanaG1 about 1 year ago - 3 Answers
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Noise Problem with 150000 miles: I am having a scrapping noise coming from the transmission, i have a manual transmission and when i press in on the clutch the sound ...; Asked by arod32007 about 1 year ago - 7 Answers

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